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  1. WickedFog

    Shock oil weight

    It's not just the oil weight. It's the pistons and how many holes they have in them, how big the holes are, the spring rate, the pre-load, etc that affects that stuff. You want it setup to keep your chassis from slapping the ground, based on the terrain you're driving in, and any jumping you...
  2. WickedFog

    Shock oil weight

    Looks like a whole lotta fun! But I think that is more of a rock racer type vehicle? The truck the OP is playing with here is a Redcat if I remember correctly, but not sure what you'd call it now. Maybe in between a bouncer or a racer I guess. Here's a pic from his other thread.
  3. WickedFog

    Shock oil weight

    This isn't a Tekno 😅 It's a rock crawler converted to a bouncer.
  4. WickedFog

    Shock oil weight

    This is a rock bouncer. Not a race car. They don't really jump or corner bro 😉
  5. WickedFog

    Shock oil weight

    A rock bouncer needs quick movement to get the tires planted when flying over bumps and obstacles. So a thin shock fluid that allows the springs to rebound the shocks quickly would be what I went after. I would maybe start with 30w shock oil and I would want springs just firm enough to get about...
  6. WickedFog

    Shock oil weight

    Lots and lots of variables. Varies from rig to rig, and what mods you have. Start with stock weight and adjust according to your preferences.
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